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‘Freak accident’: Rose Bay villa partially collapses during luxury rebuild
A century-old harbourside villa has been partially reduced to rubble – the latest casualty in a development surge sweeping Sydney’s suburbs.
Sydney private school teacher allegedly groomed girl, 14, online
Police allege the man, who works at the prestigious Newington College, encouraged the teenager to send sexually explicit material.
Analysis
Social media
The walls are closing in on Mark Zuckerberg
Juries in two US states this week found Meta liable for harming children. With 2000 more cases pending, Zuckerberg’s nightmare is just starting.
Hegseth prays for violence ‘against those who deserve no mercy’
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.
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Trump's America
Trump feels the pain as his war becomes a liability in the heartlands
Voters believe Trump’s war is going to last a long time, and Republicans are likely to pay the price.
Cory Alpert
Former White House staffer
Opinion
World markets
The insider trading shadow hanging over Trump’s sudden backdown
A burst of unusual activity in markets this week has raised suspicions about insider trading.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Why your weather app often gets it wrong – and which apps are best
Many loads of washing have fallen prey to an inaccurate forecast, but whose fault is it? Meteorologists, algorithms, weather apps – or those who use them?
Bowen provides state-by-state fuel data; Barnaby Joyce accused of stoking fear over food security
Follow our rolling updates as question time resumes in the House of Representatives.
Holidaymakers abandon Easter trips amid fuel shortage panic
Many caravan parks rely on Easter business to get through the quiet weeks, but this year some families are abandoning their trips entirely.
Analysis
Denmark
Frederiksen’s Greenland gamble backfires with election setback
Voters have turned against the Danish leader in the early election she called seeking to capitalise on her tough stance towards Donald Trump.
The five everyday products linked to nearly one-third of all deaths globally
Researchers have uncovered three key strategies “health-harming” corporations use. And they’re straight from the tobacco playbook.
Trump’s border wall creates a billionaire family
It’s been a long time coming for Tommy Fisher, who inherited the business from his father and has spent the better part of a decade evangelising his wall plan.
On a summer morning, Jenny Kee was running late to visit fellow artist Linda Jackson. It saved her life
Fashion designers and artists Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson have been collaborators for more than 50 years. Together, they introduced Australian fashion to the world.
‘It could have been parsley’: Iongi wins political support over scandal
State MPs weighed in on the star’s situation during a debate in parliament led by Jeremy Buckingham.
‘I’m fairly full on’: Maguire grilled over Te’o fallout, defends management style
The Broncos coach refuses to be drawn on what triggered Ben Te’o’s shock departure, while dismissing the notion he struggles to take advice.
Opinion
My happy place
Three years in this city changed my life and my view of the world
When I arrived to teach English, I couldn’t speak Chinese. I’d never even tried Chinese food.
Brian Johnston
Travel writer
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Review
New Zealand comedy spoofs the true crime boom
Much like other awkward Kiwi comedies, Small Town Scandal will be an acquired taste, but it’s worth sticking with.
Find the one for you, and fruit beers can be riotously fun and refreshing
Fruit beer is the friendly extrovert of the brewing world. Yes, they can be out there, but these three will convince you to go fruity.
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MIDDLE EAST IN CRISIS
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Iran rejects ceasefire plan as more US troops head to the Middle East
On another day of mixed signals from the US president, analysts are far from convinced that a peace deal between the US and Iran is achievable.
‘Security zone’: Israeli military plans to occupy swath of southern Lebanon
Israel’s defence minister urged the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah or face even greater military assaults and a long occupation that could make it impossible for families to return to their communities.
Sydney
Exclusive
Data centres
The billion-dollar boom: We mapped the location of every data centre in Sydney
Data centres are “depicted as energy vampires, water hogs and job killers”. Not in Australia, according to the peak body for the tech super hubs.
Exclusive
Bondi shooting
‘Turn their celebrations into bloody massacres’: The IS speech that ‘inspired’ Bondi attack
Islamic State is resurgent and invoking conflict in the Middle East in “calls to arms” directed at home-grown jihadists.
Pope picks NSW bishop for powerful Vatican position
Anthony Randazzo will be the first Australian to lead a Vatican office since the late Cardinal George Pell.
The Australian universities boasting some of the best courses in the world
Four engineering courses have been ranked in the world’s top 10, while 13 data science and AI courses are in the global top 100. Search our table to see more.
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Crime
Ringleader of Sydney grandfather’s botched kidnapping and murder arrested, police say
Deklin James Donnelly, 23, was contracted to abduct the father of a man linked to the Alameddine crime family when he mistakenly snatched Chris Baghsarian, police allege.
See & Do
Yes, it was a risk, but Saturday Night Live UK was better than it had any right to be
A quaver of Brit self-deprecation ran through the debut episode, which was hosted by Tina Fey and stacked with celebrities.
M.L. Stedman’s achingly human epic is like an Australian Gone With The Wind
A Far-Flung Life is cut from a similar cloth from Stedman’s bestselling debut The Light Between Oceans
Politics
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Federal budget
Chalmers’ razor gang eyes cuts to legal services for DV victims
Two years after the Albanese government pledged an extra $1 billion in funding to combat domestic violence, a program that helps victims navigate courts is under review.
Business
Trump’s border wall creates a billionaire family
It’s been a long time coming for Tommy Fisher, who inherited the business from his father and has spent the better part of a decade evangelising his wall plan.
World
Robot escorts Melania Trump down White House red carpet
A humanoid robot walked down a red-carpeted White House hallway with first lady Melania Trump to an event where she urged greater use of artificial intelligence in education.
Opinion
Too ‘dumb’ to be president? No, Mr Trump, he’s dyslexic – like Einstein and me
Geoff Lee
Deputy vice chancellor
There’s a reason Trump set his 48-hour deadline on a Saturday. It had nothing to do with Iran
Clinton Fernandes
Academic and former intelligence officer
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Property
Sydney’s property market just weakened, and these homes are the worst hit
Some properties are struggling to attract interest as mortgage costs rise and buyers fret about the health of the global economy.
Five luxury homes we love that are for sale right now
From a double-fronted period home with a contemporary overhaul, to a peninsula retreat that seems to float, here are our top picks.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Baking
30 showstopping celebration cakes to pack for Cake Picnic
Lifestyle
Worse than birth or postpartum: The anxiety of trying for a baby
A new survey suggests anxiety around trying to conceive is more common than fear of pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding. So why isn’t it being discussed?
Opinion
Sunday Life
My partner is perfect. But scratch the surface and these things bug me
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Culture
First look at new HBO’s Harry Potter TV series as teaser trailer drops
Watch the teaser showing HBO’s reboot of J.K. Rowling’s first book, The Philosopher’s Stone, with a new generation of actors playing the beloved characters.
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NRL 2026
Pressure is piling up on game’s best playmakers – and deservedly so
We’re only a month into the NRL season. But already, defensive frailties and underwhelming attacking plays have these stars in the crosshairs.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
‘It could have been parsley’: Iongi draws political support over scandal
State MPs weighed in on the rising star’s situation during a debate in parliament on Wednesday night led by the Legalise Cannabis NSW Party’s Jeremy Buckingham.
McEvoy ‘dumbfounded’ he received no bonus for breaking world record
The fastest man in history over 50 metres is not happy about the lack of monetary reward for breaking his first world record, while drug-fuelled athletes are being paid millions.
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American Football
Final at Marvel? NFL match could force 15-year first for AFL
The regular season game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers will take place on Friday, September 11, 2026 – which could cause a disruption to the AFL’s semi-final plans if more than one Victorian team hosts a match that weekend.
Analysis
NRL 2026
DCE v Manly is the NRL at its sexiest. But it’s not why Roosters, Eagles are hot and bothered
The temperature is rising at the beachside clubs. And it’s got little to do with the former Sea Eagles skipper returning to Brookvale.
‘When are we going to learn?’ McKellar fears Wallabies hype could derail Brumbies bolter
Little-known Declan Meredith is in form and being talked up as a Wallabies prospect. But ahead of the Brumbies-Waratahs showdown, both coaches want to pump the brakes.
Ante had never set foot in Australia before. Now he’s here to play for the Socceroos
Ante Suto was born and raised in Croatia but has always identified as an Aussie. His first trip to his old man’s homeland could end up with him wearing green and gold.
Have Your Say
The Waratahs’ season is hanging by a thread. One alarming statistic may explain why
Since starting strongly with a big win over Queensland, the Waratahs have taken a major nosedive in a crucial area of the game.
